The Huntley Is High On Style Volume Ceiling Carries Through Dramatic Touches

December 15, 1985|By Denise Salvaggio of The Sentinel Staff

Buyers looking for a townhouse with drama and luxury usually have to start their search at the $100,000 price range. But with the Huntley, a two- bedroom, two-and-a-half bath townhouse at Huntley Park, these qualities can be found at the preconstruction price of $72,900.

Located on Long Road, off U.S. Highway 441 in Orlando, Huntley Park is being developed by the William Hargreaves Corp. Huntley Park will have a total of 86 fee-simple units. Fee-simple means that the buyer owns the lot the unit sits on, as well as the unit itself.

The contemporary-style units are of stucco-covered concrete block construction and have barrel-tile roofs. Each unit has a single-car garage and an outdoor storage room. Community facilities include a clubhouse, swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Three gas barbecue grills and picnic tables soon will be added near the pool area.

The 1,343-square-foot Huntley is one of four models available at Huntley Park. Three models are townhouses, and one is a single-story villa.

The Huntley's entrance is designed to impress. The living room's 18-foot volume ceiling creates a dramatic effect, opening up the area and stretching past the cypress-railed staircase that is just to the side of the entry door. The two-level staircase features varnished rails with finished edges, and a wood-topped display ledge on the wall between levels. The rail is supported by straight balusters that allow a clear view of the second-floor area, adding to the living room's openness.

The living room is the only area visible from the entrance, underlining the Huntley's formal tone. Because the entrance is at an angle, the living room has few straight-on walls. The jutting, angled wall around the optional fireplace makes a high-reaching sweep to the ceiling. However, this area is left vacant for additional floor space in a standard plan.

The interior design possibilities for Huntley's modern, airy plan were brought out by Joan Dority of J and J Interiors, Orlando, who mixed Art Nouveau-style glass vases and sculptures among contemporary furnishings.

Generously distributed recessed lights thoughout the Huntley (and the other three models) are a standard feature, creating a designer look. The living room also includes a window above the door, a window along the wall, and a sliding glass door to the covered patio. Screening in the patio is optional.

The separate dining room has a standard-height ceiling, large double window and sliding glass doors to the patio. A mirrored wall is optional. The dining room is within full view of the kitchen, which has a U-shaped layout and a bar/pass-through to the dining room. Microwave, range, dishwasher and disposal are standard. The kitchen also has a built-in pantry and recessed lighting.

A deep closet is next to the stairs, while a half-bath is located just across from it. The half-bath also has a hookup for a full-sized washer and dryer behind wood bifold louver doors.

The master bedroom is on the first floor to give parents more privacy, said Sandy Mozert, sales consultant for Sun-Invest Services Inc., which is handling sales for Huntley Park. The bedroom features ''his-and-hers'' strip closets -- one with wood bifold louver doors, the other with standard-feature mirrored sliding doors. All closets feature vinyl shelving systems.

The master bath includes a shower with optional enclosure, a single-bowl vanity and a mirror that runs the length of the wall and a linen nook.

Upstairs, the den provides a retreat from the main living areas, and has a volume ceiling. The second bath has a tub and opaque skylight. A linen closet is located next to the bathroom entry. The second bedroom also has a volume ceiling. The entire second-floor hall area has a view of the living room below.